Sparkling Cranberries
Elevate your holiday table with these irresistible Sparkling Cranberries, a stunning blend of tart fruit coated in a glistening sugar crust. This no-bake treat requires just four simple ingredients—fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, and water—yet delivers unforgettable flavor and visual appeal. Perfect as a festive snack, an elegant garnish for desserts, or a showstopping addition to cocktails, these cranberries boast a tangy-sweet profile and a satisfying crunch. With minimal prep time and an easy overnight soak in a homemade sugar syrup, this recipe is both approachable and impressive. Bring sparkle to your celebrations with this dazzling fruit-forward delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup additional granulated sugar
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries and discard any that are bruised or soft. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 2 cups of granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, but do not allow it to boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the sugar syrup, making sure they are fully submerged. Cover the saucepan with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the cranberries from the syrup, letting the excess syrup drip off. Spread the cranberries out on a wire rack and allow them to dry for about 1 hour. They should feel slightly tacky to the touch.
Place the additional 1 cup of granulated sugar in a shallow bowl or dish. Roll the tacky cranberries in the sugar until fully coated. Work in small batches for even coating.
Transfer the sugared cranberries to a clean parchment-lined surface and allow them to dry for another hour.
Once dry, the Sparkling Cranberries are ready to serve or use as decoration. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 648.8 g | 236% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 617.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 320 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
